#teacherlife #nobutseriously

So it's 3:32 AM and I am frantically gathering information to put together a list of everything I do in one day as a first grade teacher (during the summer and throughout the year). I am irrevocably frustrated with the lack of awareness I see every day from the people I love. People on the internet write all day long about how and why teaching is so incredibly grueling. Apparently the people in my life missed those blogs. 

Here is my plan. YOU CAN'T MISS MY BLOG WHEN I LITTER THE LINK ALL UP IN YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA NEWSFEEDS! 

So to cure this seemingly unending frustration, I will blog about my days as a teacher and do just that. You're welcome, FB friends. 

I pray that this aims accurately for the very core of the hearts of those near to me and that it gives them an excruciatingly accurate understanding of what my job really entails. 

I should note that although my sanity is what I am aiming for, nothing would make me happier than to help my fellow teachers break down the barrier of misconception between them and the ones they love. These misconceptions consistently spark resentment and frustration on both sides, and ultimately sadness on our side. 

It has got to stop. 

"How long could it really take?" "What did you do all day that you had to stay so late?" "Seriously, grading papers is fun. I could do it." "Why do you even have to go in on summer break? Just go in for a few hours beforehand and get everything unpacked." BYE FELICIA. 👋🏽 I cannot, in my right mind, spend another day in my career while the people around me wonder why in the world I am so stressed all the time from an effortless job where I play all day. 

By the way, where can I get one of those? I've got great references. 😆

-Jessica